Loon conservation to highlight Gala event
NISSWA - Carrol Henderson, renowned author and pioneer in the protection and conservation of Minnesota's nongame and endangered wildlife species, will be this year's featured presenter at the Gull Chain of Lakes Association's seventh annual Gala July 30 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa.
The annual Gala event is the Lakes Association's primary fundraiser each year to support the mission and year round work of the organization. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and program at 6:30 p.m.
Henderson, will discuss the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Minnesota loons, including satellite telemetry, use of geolocators, and analysis of blood, feathers and eggs relating to contamination by petroleum and dispersant pollutants. In 1977, Henderson was hired to create and develop Minnesota's Nongame Wildlife Program for the Department of Natural Resources. Over the past four decades, Henderson has development a statewide program that has received both national and international recognition and is the author of more than a dozen books. Tickets for the Gala are $45 per person and available at the GCOLA website- www.gcola.org . One hundred raffle tickets are also available for $100 each and a chance to win a trip, including airfare and accommodations for two, to St Lucia, Greece or Sao Miguel Island. Tickets are available by contacting any GCOLA Board member. Additional details are available on the GCOLA website.
Youth can hunt deer with adult mentors during special hunts
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Youth can apply to hunt deer in select state parks and other refuge areas during 17 special deer hunts in October and November, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
"These special hunts give youth and parents or adult mentors a fantastic opportunity to hunt together," said James Burnham, DNR hunter and angler recruitment, retention and reactivation coordinator. "They can be memorable and positive experiences for all involved."
Youth can apply now through Friday, Aug. 17, to apply for the hunts. Of the 17 special hunts, 15 are firearms hunts for youth ages 12 to 15, and two are archery hunts for youth ages 12 to 17.
Participation in other deer hunting seasons remains an option for youth who take part in the special youth deer hunts, but any deer harvested count against the youth's season bag limit. An adult parent, guardian or mentor must accompany the youth at all times while hunting, but only the youth may hunt. Both youth and mentor must attend a mandatory pre-hunt orientation.
Details about the hunts, how to apply and other youth hunting information can be found at mndnr.gov/discover.
